FAITH FORMATION IS OUR
LIFE-LONG PROCESS
Now is the day...this is the time...to feed your spirit, enlighten your mind, heal your emotions and grow in your relationship with a loving God.
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Sacramental Preparation
Preparation will include opportunities to a deepening awareness of the activity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in our lives.
Youth Ministry
Guiding the young church of St. John of Rochester to know, love and serve God and one another.
Start your week off RIGHT...Join the Discussion on Sunday evenings
ChristLife
The ChristLife evangelization process is a proven method of igniting the new evangelization by providing a relational context to begin to make missionary disciples at the parish level. ChristLife makes missionary disciples by helping people discover Jesus Christ personally, follow Him in their daily lives as Catholic disciples, and share Him with others.
Religious Education
A child’s faith will serve as a firm foundation in the years to come. St. John of Rochester is here for your family to assist you to help your child grow to be all that they can be.
Vacation Bible School
Children's Liturgy
of the Word
Gr. 2 - 5 will learn to participate in the "Liturgy of the Word" at Sunday Mass.
Gr. K - 1 will discuss the Sunday Gospel.
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Becoming Catholic -RCIA
RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
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Are you interested in exploring the Catholic faith ?
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Is someone you know interested in exploring the Catholic Faith?
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Do you desire Baptism, First Communion and/or Confirmation?
Adult Faith Formation
Our adult faith formation programs in our parish continue to invite participants to deepen their understanding of their faith and their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is in knowing Jesus intimately that we will be able to accept his call to discipleship
The annual St. John of Rochester Men’s Retreat is in January at Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua, NY. SJR's goal is to fill the Retreat House with 100 men.
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Women's Retreat
We meet annually at the Notre Dame Retreat House, situated on 100 picturesque acres overlooking Canandaigua Lake. In this beautiful pastoral setting you have the opportunity to experience inspirational discussions, enlightening liturgies, private time in the Chapel or a stroll around the beautiful grounds. Reflect & relax.